WSP is looking for an experienced town planner to join our team to support town planning and consenting inputs on major and nationally significant infrastructure projects The successful candidates will have demonstrable experience of working within multidisciplinary teams to secure consent and approvals for major or nationally significant infrastructure projects via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Planning Act 2008 and Transport and Works Act Order We are also interested to hear from people that have experience in securing consents for major projects by means of the Planning Wales Act 2015 Town and Country Planning Scotland Act or the Electricity Act We work at all stages of the consenting process from early feasibility application preparation and delivery of consents on a variety of projects across the rail road energy water and local government sectors WSP employees the largest number of chartered town planners across the UK We are leaders in securing consent for major infrastructure projects and have one of the largest teams of planning land referencing environmental and stakeholder engagement professionals specialising in consent applications across all types of infrastructure Our key clients include National Grid as part of the Great Grid Partnership National Gas as part of Project Union Nuclear Waste Services EET Fuels Eni UK SSE Scottish Power Renewables Severn Trent Water Southern Water United Utilities Yorkshire Water and many more To find out more about our Infrastructure Planning business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP Infrastructure planning and consulting WSP Be part of the Infrastructure Planning team in India Bengaluru Noida work in close collaboration with the UK Infrastructure Planning IP team delivering high-profile projects for private and public sector clients across the UK The selected candidate will contribute towards growing our Infrastructure Planning activities within our India-based team working in close collaboration with colleagues in the UK to deliver high-quality integrated outcomes Provide consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects DCOs DNSs TWAOs etc and providing technical advice to clients and managing their consenting requirements as applicable Co-ordinating the preparation and submission of consent applications which may include applications under the Town and Country Planning Acts the Planning Act 2008 or other regimes as listed above Project management with effective budgetary control Desk studies research data management and report writing Leading and supporting business development activities including the writing of technical components for bids and proposals Explore various business opportunities Project Delivery Managing the GCC Infrastructure Planning team to deliver framework major projects to the highest quality standards Set clear roles responsibilities and performance expectations for all team members Develop and implement strategies that align with organisational and framework objectives Stakeholder Client Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction Facilitate cross-regional and multidisciplinary collaboration Supporting the Service Line Director Regional leads and HOD TL to pursue new work winning opportunities in line with WSPs Growth Strategy as appropriate Resource Talent Management Support HOD Team Leader in resource allocation workload management and succession planning team s performance and development requirements Liaise with UK and GCC teams to manage workflows and expectations Assist in resource planning and risk management Identifies skill gaps and implement training mentoring and development programs Promotes diversity inclusion and talent pipeline development Commercial Risk Management Manage technical and commercial risks ensuring compliance with governance protocols Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands Governance Reporting Defines and enforce communication protocols and reporting standards Review and ensure the quality of deliverables from junior staff Delivers regular performance reviews and reports to the TL GCC Ensure that Health Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies Any other task assigned by HoD Team Leader Behaviours Proactive collaborative and resilient Champions diversity inclusion and continuous improvement Role model for ethical leadership and professional standards Builds trust and fosters open communication Anticipates challenges and solves problems constructively Skills Competencies Successful track record of delivery of large infrastructure projects Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams Strong collaboration and teamwork skills Technical expertise in Urban Planning and multidisciplinary project delivery In depth knowledge of Town Planning policies practices and legislation understanding of environment impact assessment Strategic thinking and commercial awareness Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills internal and external Change management and innovation leadership Talent development and team building Strong organisational and project management skills Excellent report writing and strong analytical skills Experience in supporting and mentoring staff Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning Proficiency in work resource planning and allocation Degree level qualification in Town Planning or relevant field Post Graduate qualification in Urban Planning relevant subject with more than 10 years experience in planning preferably UK Australia Similar region Member of or eligible for the RTPI BGV Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification BGV check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the 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📌 Principal Town Planner (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 Wsp
📍 Uttar Pradesh